Fresh Energy is speeding the transition to a zero-carbon electric grid through effective, innovative, and data-driven policy solutions.
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Expanding wind, solar, and storage
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Grid of the future
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Rate design centering equity and electrification
- What’s up with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission?The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission is a state agency where some of our biggest energy decisions are made. Learn what the PUC is, how it works, and how we advocate for a cleaner future by engaging with the PUC.
- What’s up with time-of-use rates?Time-of-use rates incentivize people to stagger their electricity use throughout the day to use more low-cost, clean electricity more often in exchange for lower electricity bills. Learn how TOU rates play an important part in Minnesota’s clean energy future!
- Regulatory Update: EPA releases new greenhouse gas reduction rules for power plantsA new set of rules from the EPA will limit greenhouse gas emissions from certain coal and natural gas power plants, as well as update requirements for air and wastewater pollution and coal ash management.
- What’s up with battery storage in Minnesota? What battery storage projects are in Minnesota, and how are they helpful to our clean energy future? Read this post to learn how batteries are helping the Midwest use more renewable energy more often.
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The Midwest leads U.S. emissions, here’s why
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Incorporating Health and Equity Metrics into the Minnesota Power 2021 Integrated Resource Plan
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Monitoring Pollinators on Minnesota Solar Installations
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2021 Annual Report
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Petition of Northern States Power Company for Approval of General Time-of-Use Service Tariff
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Bringing Community Solar to a Broader Community
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Community Solar Pledge